balanced

adjective
UK: /ˈbælənst/
US: /ˈbælənst/

  1. Keeping steady and not falling.

    1. She walked on the rope, she balanced very well. [ ] [ ]
    2. The acrobat balanced effortlessly on the high wire, captivating the audience. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having opposing forces or elements in equal proportions or in the correct proportion.

    1. A balanced diet includes fruits and vegetables daily. [ ] [ ]
    2. The budget was carefully balanced to ensure resources were allocated effectively across all departments. [ ] [ ]

  3. Showing fairness and not favouring one side or argument more than another.

    1. The report gave a balanced view of the problem. [ ] [ ]
    2. The journalist aimed to present a balanced account of the political debate, highlighting arguments from all perspectives. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

equitable poised harmonious fair even stable proportionate equal steady
balanced verb

  1. To keep steady so that you do not fall.

    1. He balanced the glass on his head. [ ] [ ]
    2. The circus performer balanced a stack of plates on a stick, amazing the crowd. [ ] [ ]

  2. To give equal importance to two or more things.

    1. You should balance work with fun activities. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company balanced its commitment to innovation with a dedication to maintaining high product quality. [ ] [ ]

  3. To compare the amount you have spent with the money you have earned.

    1. I need to balance my checkbook every month. [ ] [ ]
    2. She carefully balanced her accounts to ensure that her income matched her expenses, avoiding any unexpected shortfalls. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "balanced" in English means: Keeping steady and not falling., Having opposing forces or elements in equal proportions or in the correct proportion., Showing fairness and not favouring one side or argument more than another..

The phonetic transcription of "balanced" is /ˈbælənst/ in British English and /ˈbælənst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "balanced": equitable, poised, harmonious, fair, even, stable, proportionate, equal, steady.

Example usage of "balanced": "She walked on the rope, she balanced very well.". More examples on the page.